JWAL--Library: Recreation: Statistics and Data

List of Statistics and Data resources

Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Science and Research
Bureau of Land Management History and Timeline
With historical roots dating back to the earliest days of the nation, the BLM administers the lands that remain from America's original "public domain." This timeline presents key dates and historical context of the agency.
Google Dataset Search
Dataset Search enables users to find datasets stored across thousands of repositories on the Web, making these datasets universally accessible and useful
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Digest of Education Statistics
The Digest of Education Statistics contains a set of tables covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school.
National Parks Service (NPS): Cultural History Research Resources
National parks support a wide variety of research by both park scientists and scientists from outside institutions. Park managers depend on the latest scientific information to help guide decisions about park management. Mostly contains inventories and reports.
National Parks Service (NPS): IRMA Statistics of Park Visitors
Statistics and reports from the National Parks Service covering visitor use of the managed public land.
NYS DEC Mapping Gateway
All forms of DEC maps. Includes print, online, GIS, other. Selections include: Map Collections covering Fishing, Recreation, Wildlife, Plants, State Forests and Lands, Waterbodies and Wetlands, Bird Conservation Areas, Geodata Inventory, and Lake Contour Maps. View and download simple bathymetric maps of selected lakes, by county. Also includes Freshwater Wetlands Mapping and Wildlife Management Areas.

U.S. Census Data Explorer This link opens in a new window
Uses a single search bar to search on a geographic area such as a state, county, or place, and see an overview of that area in a geographic profile with visualizations and infographics. This is helpful for data users who need basic data, as it is much quicker than searching through tables for a variety of high-level estimates. Data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes data visualizations, maps, and other data displays that data users need.